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GN51 KHL

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,087 mi
Last recorded30,087 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KHL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 30,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 11,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 9,267 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,066 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,868 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 7,868 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,099 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 7,099 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 May 2006 6,115 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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GN51 KHL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,219 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 KHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN51 KHL registered?

GN51 KHL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is GN51 KHL safe to buy?

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